Veterinarian | up to $50,000 sign-on | Northview Animal Hospital | Albuquerque, NM
Listed compensation
USD $115K–USD $135K /Yr.
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Job Description
Practice
Northview Animal Hospital is a trusted veterinary facility dedicated to providing high-quality care for pets in their community. Situated in Albuquerque, NM, Northview Animal Hospital offers a comprehensive range of veterinary services aimed at promoting the health and well-being of small and exotic companion animals.
We strive to create a welcoming and compassionate environment where pets and their owners feel comfortable and cared for.
Position Purpose
Northview Animal Hospital in Albuquerque, NM is so excited to add another veterinarian to our great team!
We've long been recognized as one of Albuquerque’s most trusted veterinary hospitals. Our team includes three experienced doctors who are ready to provide mentorship, so if that's what you're craving... you’ve hit the jackpot!
We’re a small animal practice focused on wellness and sick visits, with the occasional exotic patient keeping things interesting. You’ll find strong support, shared knowledge, and plenty of opportunity to grow your skills here!
And you won’t be doing it alone—our experienced and long-tenured support staff (including an RVT, skilled tech/assistant team, and dedicated client service team) helps everything run smoothly so you can focus on medicine.
- What Makes Northview Different
- A team that’s genuinely cohesive, supportive, and drama-free
- Mentorship that’s individualized, practical, and rooted in decades of experience
- Loyal, long-term clients who truly care about their pets’ health
- A steady caseload that keeps you engaged without overwhelming you
- A clinic that’s always open to new ideas and fresh perspectives
We’re looking for someone who’s ready to bring energy, curiosity, and heart to a practice that values all three.
What We Are Looking For
- Strong communication skills and a collaborative spirit
- A love for client education and animal medicine
- An eagerness to make an impact in a close-knit, community-oriented clinic
- Professional, approachable, and team-focused
Sound Like Your Kind of Place?
Apply today and let’s start the conversation!
Essential Responsibilities
- Examine and treat companion animals to detect and determine the nature of disease or injuries.
- Operate diagnostic equipment and collect diagnostic samples as well as interpret results.
- Advise pet owners on preventative care and treatment options.
- Perform surgery and prescribe medication as needed.
- Provide counsel around pet end of life care.
- Maintain patients’ medical records.
- Ensures compliance with veterinary ethics and relevant statues, policies, and procedures.
Requirements/Qualifications
- DVM/VMD degree from an accredited AVMA institution.
- Appropriate state licensure.
- Eligibility to obtain DEA/BNDD.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrates professional and courteous presentation consistently with staff and clients.
- Ability to lift patients and carry equipment up to 25 pounds; ability to lift patients or carry equipment over 25 pounds with assistance.
- Benefits Offered
- Unlimited personal time off (PTO)
- Bonus incentives
- Health insurance; dental insurance; vision insurance
- Retirement benefits (401(k) or Roth(k) with match)
- CE and licensure reimbursement
- Flexible work schedules
- Managing career path development
- Employee Assistance Program
- DVM Referral Program
- Sign-on bonus and Relocation assistance available
Pay Range
USD $115,000.00 - USD $135,000.00 /Yr.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality veterinary care for small and exotic companion animals, handling a majority of wellness or sick exams. Responsibilities also include collaborating with experienced staff, welcoming new ideas, and forming strong relationships with compassionate clients.
Requirements
Candidates must possess a valid DVM license to practice in New Mexico, strong communication skills, and a collaborative spirit. The ideal applicant should also demonstrate a love for client education and animal medicine, and be eager to make an impact in the community-oriented clinic.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for New Mexico is 92.2 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$125k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 61.4% of New Mexico clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 83% have no call, 63% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $115k–$135k | Veterinary Medicine median $145k (middle half $130k–$165k)386 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$136k in purchasing power | New Mexico index 92.2 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in New Mexico | 14 active | 3,077 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 83% no call · 63% no weekends40 benchmarked listings |
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